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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

My Little Old Man

Sadly, twoof the three sweaters I made for Daniel before he was born do not fit over his giant noggin (teaches me to design for a baby without having an actual baby on hand for fit-checks!). Luckily, the third was a cardigan. That finally fits him well. But unfortunately, this little grandpa sweater makes my child look just like Winston Churchill.

And a little bit creepy. (At least he's well read.)

The cardigan, in sock yarn, is just the right weight for San Francisco. And though I thought I made it to newborn measurements, it looks like it will last for a couple more months, even with Daniel measuring a little bit big for his age. I'm impressed with how the yarn held up in the washing machine (it's superwash, but that always makes me nervous)...and how it held up against the changing pad cover, with abundant velcro, that someone (cough*Neill*cough) put in there with it. There are now some funny felted spots, but I'm at peace with them.

I made sweaters for 2 newborns (Nov and Dec) last fall, and was very tempted to make those necklines smaller. They looked so big ... but fortunately did not and they both came out just the right size. I based my sizing upon a newborn's onesie that I bought. I think Daniel is precious with or without a pullover.

Oh, Hil, Daniel is so darling!!! I say your submit the pics to all the parenting magazine...I bet they would do a whole story on baby knitting. Daniel's eyes are amazing~ he was asleep both times I saw him...can't wait to see him again!

That last photo is the best - what a cutie! Yeah, their noggins are off the hook, and yet their necks are like pipe cleaners. I always boggle at the tiny neck on a BSJ, and yet it works perfectly. Cardigans are the best option or something like a lap tee.